Bissell Crown Jewel No. 3 Carpet Sweeper, 1889-1900
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Carpet sweeper
Date Made
1889-1900
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by Melville R. Bissell and manufactured by Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
34.473.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Melville R. Bissell.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Tin (Metal)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 14.5 in
Length: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
on side:
IMPROVED CROWN JEWEL NO.3
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